eufy (Anker)
eufy SoloCam S340
$199.99
Released 2023
Best Security Cameras · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Blink Outdoor 4 is cheaper at $120. Every spec and price links to its source.
eufy (Anker)
$199.99
Released 2023
Blink (Amazon)
$120Cheaper
Released 2023-08
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Blink Outdoor 4 is the cheaper at $120.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $199.99 | $120 |
| Brand | eufy (Anker) | Blink (Amazon) |
| Released | 2023 | 2023-08 |
| Resolution | 2880x1620 (3K wide-angle) + 2304x1296 (2K telephoto dual-lens) | 1920x1080 (1080p) |
| Indoor outdoor | No | No |
| Power | Built-in rechargeable battery (3 months standalone); removable 2.2 W solar panel included | 2× AA 1.5V lithium batteries (up to 2-year life); optional weather-resistant AC adapter |
| Field of view (°) | 135 | 143 |
| Local storage | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud subscription | none | optional |
| Night vision | Color night vision (f/1.6 aperture) and B&W infrared | Infrared (1 red LED, adjustable intensity) |
| Release | 2023 | 2023-08 |
Sources — eufy SoloCam S340: eufy.com (verified 2026-06-15). Blink Outdoor 4: support.blinkforhome.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Two hands-on testers (PCWorld/TechHive and SafeWise) recommend the S340. Both praise its sharp dual-lens image quality (wide-angle plus telephoto zoom) and the included solar panel, which held the battery at or near 100% over weeks of real-world use. Both also value the optional (no mandatory subscription) 8GB local storage. Each flags the flimsy included mounting screws and app friction. No RTINGS/PCMag/Tom's Guide standalone review of this exact model was verified; blogs excluded. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Sharp dual-lens image quality: crisp main lens plus telephoto zoom, good detail; Included solar panel kept the battery at or near 100% over weeks of real-world use; No mandatory subscription; 8GB of local storage included.
Flagged: Included mounting screws strip or won't seat, leaving a wobbly bracket; App friction: PCWorld notes the feed can't be inverted; SafeWise found motion-notification settings buried too deep; Motion sensor overly sensitive/trigger-happy out of the box.
Three whitelisted testers (Tom's Guide, TechRadar, and PCWorld/TechHive) went hands-on with the Blink Outdoor 4 and agree it's a top budget outdoor cam: cheap, tiny, easy to set up, with class-leading battery life powered by two AA lithium cells. All three flag mediocre 1080p image quality and key features locked behind a paid Blink subscription. TechRadar and PCWorld both note the manufacturer's two-year battery claim cannot be verified within a review period. (3 sourced reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
Praised: Class-leading battery life (Blink rates two years on two AA lithium cells); Cheap, compact, and very easy to set up; Local video storage via included Sync Module 2 / on-camera image processing for privacy.
Flagged: Only 1080p; footage can look grainy/blurry and trails pricier Nest/Arlo/Ring cameras; Key features (person detection, cloud recording, sharing) require a paid Blink subscription; No pet, package, or vehicle detection.